Mervellla wrote:What makes me so sad about these girls is the general lack of awareness they appear to have on so many levels.
For instance, they approached Captain Hook with the same enthusiasm as the Princesses. It was just like, there’s a Disney character, run and hug him. Most children would hang back initially from Captain Hook, even if they hadn’t seen Peter Pan, because they would be able to tell by just looking at him that he wasn’t a friendly character.
In another example, the lady who had done Indie’s hair and make up, was showing her the contents of her bag and she just stood looking at her blankly. She was holding the little makeup set in her hands and just let it slide out of her hands while the lady was speaking to her, back into the bag - not a word of response from her, no emotion, no thanks; nothing.
They look perpetually confused. They are so used to being bossed around and told what to do, that they have no idea how to behave independently. They have no idea how to behave towards other children like Maci, because Ashley has taught them to walk all over others. In the museum the day before, there were several occasions when she told them “go get it quick”, obviously before another child could. Life just doesn’t work like that - you teach your child that if they don’t get it this time, you wait for your turn.
She praised them for waiting in line patiently for their turn to get their hair done. Why is she pointing that out to viewers - they should be able to do that. It was almost like she was bothered that they’d had to wait, but she herself was seeking praise for it.
Watching their experience at Disney has been heartbreaking. These children are dead behind the eyes. They are confused, bewildered, little girls who don’t get to enjoy even the simple things in life. They appear to be perpetually perplexed by what’s going on around them. Mum constantly screams at them “...do you love it...how much do you love it...you have to love it because I love it...if you don’t love it, I don’t love you...”; someone shoves a giant churro in their hands followed by a doughnut or cotton candy or whatever...” They are pushed forward to go hug all the characters, regardless of whether they like it or not, whilst being actively taught to exclude their little bestie, Maci. They are trailed from one restaurant to another, and don’t get any healthy drinks or snacks. When do you ever see anyone open a bottle of water and say have some of this? If they’re sleeping, they miss lunch; if they “go potty” they miss a ride”.
Is it any wonder they are emotionless and exhausted. Their brains have so much to deal with - I would imagine it’s like being spun round and around and around. It’s little wonder they appear to be dazed and disorientated all the time. My heart breaks for them
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